Description: The primary role of the Psychiatrist will be to provide trauma-informed, patient-centered, culturally competent and affirming care to a diverse patient population within an LGBTQ health center. The Psychiatrist will be an integral part of a mental health team imbedded in a physical health center.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment with other mental health clinicians, staff, and primary care providers
• Assess patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations
• Analyze data and results of screening tools to assist in diagnosing patients and evaluating treatment response
• Diagnose mental health disorders, provide recommendations for treatment, and prescribe medications when indicated
• Provide follow-up for monitoring symptoms and treatment response
• Monitor for medication side effects
• Collaborate with patients in developing treatment plans that address their mental health concerns and psychosocial needs
• Collaborate with patients in creating safety plans
• Routinely assess patient safety and refer to higher level of care when indicated
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers in the practice to monitor symptoms and address whole-patients needs
• Collaborate with outside physicians, therapists, service coordinators, and/or other clinical professionals to address treatment goals, clinical progress, and other patient needs
• Gather and maintain patient information and records in the EMR, including medical history, medication history, and psychosocial history obtained from patients
• Gather information from primary supports and/or other professionals when clinically indicated or requested by patients
• Provide information to family/primary supports when requested by patients and make sure an ROI has been signed
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in weekly Collaborative Care team meetings
• Collaborate with PCPs and Collaborative Care Manager to assist in management of mental health disorders treated in the primary care clinic
• Improve staff competence by providing training and education regarding the interrelationship between psychiatric disorders, physical illness, psychosocial concerns, and medications
• Keep up-to-date on clinical care by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations

Licensure and Clearances:

• Current and valid board certification, or pending initial certification, in Psychiatry
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency
• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania
• Active and unrestricted DEA licensure.
• Successful passing of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of current DSM diagnoses, criteria, and treatment standards
• Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Experience with patient-centered, trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrated skill in managing difficult situations utilizing de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care.
• Strong LGBTQ cultural competency, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware
• Experience working in community mental healthcare.
• Understanding of the relationship between physical health, mental health, and social determinants of health.
• Commitment to providing high quality care to historically underserved populations.
• Knowledge and comfort working with patients with drug and alcohol use disorders.
• Knowledge and comfort using evidence-based treatment modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, brief interventions, CBT, DBT and other psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Understanding of how to navigate medical systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word, and how to use Electronic Medical Records.
• Punctuality and impeccable attendance
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care
• Patience and great attention to detail
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere